The University of Melbourne

Master of Geoscience

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The minerals, energy, geotechnical and environmental geoscience sectors remain some of the world’s most significant industries.

To take your place in these industries, you’ll need the type of advanced, specialised knowledge that the Master of Geoscience provides.

You’ll take intensive specialised subjects in geoscience, but also round out your skill set with business and leadership subjects, all taught by leading academics and industry professionals.

You’ll have the opportunity to study subjects in a range of geoscientific fields at other leading Australian universities through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS) partnership.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be considered for entry to this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent.

Relevant majors include Agricultural Science, Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Food Science, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Science, Zoology.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $74,456 $104,632 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$74,456
Standard Tuition:
$104,632
Full Fee Tuition:
$74,456
Full Fee Tuition:
$104,632
Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $74,456 $104,632 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Geoscience will prepare you for the following roles.

Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists are passionate about the natural environment and aim to protect and conserve wildlife, plants and forests, fishes, natural...

Avg yearly income $117,000
Entry barriers Low

Geologist

A Geologist studies the make up of the earth and determines its suitability for a range of industries such as mining or engineering. You might take...

Avg yearly income $138,528
Entry barriers Low

Geophysicist

A Geophysicist studies the physical properties of the Earth, using techniques like seismic, magnetic, and electrical data analysis to locate natura...

Avg yearly income $94,900
Entry barriers Low

Geoscientist

A Geoscientist studies the physical aspects of the Earth to understand its structure, composition, and processes. You might work in various setting...

Avg yearly income $81,120
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.